Whiteflies on Lime Tree in Pot

I have whiteflies all over my potted lime tree. I want to get rid of them organically, or at least not with chemicals. Can I try Dawn dish detergent or Listerine or what? If I ignore them, will they harm the limes? I have many blossom clusters and some tiny limes.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 09/08/2012 @ 12:19 pm

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